Expert Aftermarket Services to Keep Your Industrial Gearboxes Running at Peak Performance
Fast, Dependable Aftermarket Solutions to Minimize Downtime
At Sumitomo Drive Technologies, we understand that equipment downtime can be costly.
That’s why our certified technicians provide expert repairs, inspections, maintenance, and upgrades for industrial gearboxes. Whether it’s emergency repairs or preventive maintenance, we ensure your gearbox operates at optimal performance, helping you avoid unexpected breakdowns and extend the lifespan of your equipment.
Sumitomo Aftermarket Services
- Industrial Gearbox Repair: You can rest assured that Sumitomo experts can analyze and repair your industrial gearbox--regardless of the brand, specs, or configuration. Our technicians can do gearbox repairs onsite, reducing downtime and lowering costs, or you can ship your gearbox or speed reducer to any of our United States facilities.
- Gearbox Inspections & Maintenance: Expert-led inspections ensure your gearboxes function properly – now and in the future. This can include checking and adjusting oil level, quality, and viscosity, as well as lubrication and play-in bearings.
- Custom Gearbox Upgrades & Rebuilds: Thinking of upgrading? The time is now. Our custom retrofitted and drop-in replacement units let you upgrade and replace older units, no matter the manufacturer. In most cases, they run more efficiently, have a higher power density, and therefore need less space.
Let our Specialists Keep Your Operations Running Efficiently!
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What Sets Our Aftermarket Services Apart?
Industrial Gearbox Support and Solutions
Many of our customers have realized the long-term benefits of using our Aftermarket Services to maximize up-time, protect the value of their investment, increase efficiency, and reduce equipment operating costs.
Whenever and wherever you need us, we are just a phone call away. We make sure that your gearboxes and applications are supported to the highest standard by our Sumitomo industrial gearbox technicians. You can rely on Sumitomo Drive Technologies for inspections, maintenance, spare parts delivery, on-site gearbox repair services, and more.
If you are looking for a lifetime partner for your operation, Sumitomo is the perfect fit. Download our Gearbox Service & Support brochure to learn more about our capabilities and offerings.
Case Study: Easy Retrofitting for Wastewater Treatment Applications
Easy Retrofitting for Wastewater Treatment Applications
The first of 35 Sumitomo Bevel Buddyboxes (BBBs) have been installed at the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Bureau of Sanitation - Donald C. Tillman Water Reclamation Plant in Van Nuys, CA.
The Tillman Plant processes wastewater from 330,000 businesses and residents who live within the San Fernando Valley and is one of four treatment plants serving four million people over a 600 square mile area in Los Angeles County.
The units are being installed on the Collector Drives for settling tanks at the plant. The collectors remove and isolate solids, which are then transported on to LADWPs Hyperion Plant.
Working closely with Pritpal Jhaj, Mechanical Supervisor of LADWPs Water Reclamation Division and Victor De La Rosa of Applied Industrial Technologies in North Hollywood, CA - Sumitomo BBB reducers were specified to replace antiquated competitive units that were in operation (Figure 1). Maintenance issues with the existing units, including high speed pinion related and other failures, pointed out the need to replace the existing units with a reliable, robust and problem-free drive. The BBB, which replaces the traditional high speed pinion input with a Cycloidal input, made Sumitomo's offering an attractive option.
Sumitomo's Engineering Department in Virginia was consulted, and after a thorough review of the dimensions and performance characteristics of the existing units, particularly the critical dimensions of the double extended output shaft, BBB model LHHJS-3B12DBTK-Y1-956:1 was selected.
In order to eliminate time-consuming motor alignment hassles encountered with their existing motor scoop arrangement, the customer opted for a self-aligning NEMA C-Face adaptor. They also provided their own transition base to adapt the unit to our standard foot dimensions.
Sumitomo has shipped the first six units, and LADWP is now preparing to order the remaining units in the next phase of their retrofit project.
Success Story: 'Round We Go - Carousel Upgrade
'Round We Go - Carosel Upgrade
Challenge
George Richardson, owner of Richardson Adventure Farm, had a carousel that needed an updated gearbox. Due to the gearbox's obsolete design, Richardson had trouble finding a replacement or a gearbox manufacturer who would even come out to look at the issue. Richardson's Adventure Farm needed an expedited order to complete the job in time for Richardson's big surprise birthday party for his granddaughter.
Solution
Sumitomo and Richardson Adventure Farm worked with Motion Industries in Gurnee, Illinois to have an expedited order completed. The customer ordered a BBB4 in a Size A to achieve the appropriate gearbox features.
The BBB4 is the most torque-dense right-angle gearbox design available on the market. The ductile iron housing allows for higher radial load in a small, compact design. The smaller size enables the carousel to be fully functional, but still keep the grace it always had. The gearbox is also painted in the Richardson Adventure Farm's signature candy apple red to match the carousel.
Results
The BBB4, with its smaller size, allowed the carousel to be unobstructed and provided it with sufficient torque. The Richardson Adventure Farm was able complete the project in more than enough time for the surprise birthday party, providing many memorable moments for the family.
The BBB4 carousel installation allowed Sumitomo to be challenged with a new application, which in turn, resulted in the Richardson Adventure Farm being another satisfied customer.
